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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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